John Lewis awards contract for automation work at Fenny Lock DC

THE MULTI-PHASE project will initially see Logistex deploy its Warehouse Execution System (WES) Reflex, which will orchestrate the picking of orders across multiple zones of the Fenny Lock DC, and provides full integration with conveyors, Locus “Origin” robots and automated bagging machines.

Future phases will include the deployment of an Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) Tote-to-Person (TTP) picking solution based on HAI Robotics HAIPICK robots and HAIPORT Workstations.

John Lewis Partnership head of distribution John Munnelly, explains: “This an exciting partnership which will transform our Fenny Lock site, as we look for new and innovative ways on how to best serve our customers."

Logistex MD Tony Gruber adds: “We are delighted to be working with JLP on this strategically important initiative. It combines all of our key capabilities in one project, solution design, the deployment of our Reflex WES platform in a multi agent robotic based automation environment & complete project life cycle support. We look forward to a successful project and an enduring relationship with JLP”.

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